Kakashi Hatake: Difference between revisions

Kakashi is a natural prodigy, evidenced by his rapid rise through the ninja ranks.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 239, page 7</ref> His feats and renown cause him to be recognised on sight by foreign ninja like [[Zabuza Momochi]], [[Kidōmaru]] and the [[Fourth Raikage]],<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 457, page 8</ref> deemed a dangerous opponent by [[Itachi Uchiha]],<ref name="c142">''Naruto'' chapter 142</ref> and viewed by [[Pain]] as a major threat to [[Akatsuki]]'s plans.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 423, page 7</ref> Even [[Kidōmaru]] recognised Kakashi (who was lecturing Sasuke) and decided to hold off for a while until he was gone so that the [[Sound Four]] could continue on with their work. To his allies in Konoha, Kakashi is valued highly for his combat prowess and leadership skills, such that many foresaw his rise to Hokage status years before it happened.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 367, pages 9-10</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 699</ref> The [[Sage of Six Paths]] believed Kakashi's greatest strength is as a teacher to [[Team 7]] and as a friend to [[Obito Uchiha]], vital factors in [[Kaguya Ōtsutsuki]]'s defeat.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 691, pages 2-3</ref>

Kakashi primarily relies on his great skill and knowledge of [[ninjutsu]]., Aswhich ahe child,has hedisplayed showedeven advancedas ninjutsua prowesschild before entering the Academy.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 415</ref> Over the years, due in large part to his [[Sharingan]], he gained a vast arsenal; reputed to have copied over a thousand jutsu and which led to his moniker as {{translation|"Copy Ninja Kakashi"|コピー忍者のカカシ|Kopī Ninja no Kakashi}}.<ref name="c12">''Naruto'' chapter 12, pages 5-6</ref> With this arsenal, combined with years of experience, Kakashi can handle almost any situation in various ways. He is also well-versed in [[fūinjutsu]], impressing [[Orochimaru]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 69, page 9</ref>

Kakashi received his [[Sharingan]] during the [[Third Shinobi World War]] from [[Obito Uchiha]], a replacement for the left eye he'd lost shortly beforehand. The Sharingan has become his most identifying feature in the years since then, such that he is widely known as {{Translation|"Kakashi of the Sharingan"|写輪眼のカカシ|Sharingan no Kakashi}}. With the Sharingan, Kakashi can accurately reproduce any movement he sees (his own physical skill permitting), take in a heightened amount of visual information, and perform the Sharingan's broad category of [[Genjutsu: Sharingan|genjutsu]]. Because he isn't an [[Uchiha]], he can't deactivate the Sharingan and it rapidly drains his chakra whenever he uses it, leaving him bedridden after extended use;<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 16, page 10</ref> he keeps the eye covered when he doesn't need it in order to prevent this. Despite his handicap, several Uchiha note that Kakashi's use of his Sharingan is just as skillful as their own.<ref name="c142">''Naruto'' chapter 142</ref><ref name="c608">''Naruto'' chapter 608, page 7</ref> Kakashi loses his Sharingan during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] to Madara Uchiha.<ref name="sharingangone">''Naruto'' chapter 674, pages 15-17</ref> When Obito dies with both his Sharingan, his spirit briefly returns from the afterlife and transfers them into Kakashi, duringgranting whichhim Kakashi cantemporary use of the dōjutsu's full power.